This week’s PCHS Bear Facts is a listing of hot topics for the week spanning January 18-24.
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You’ve already heard by now, but it’s worth repeating: Stetson Bennett IV (PCHS Class of 2017) is a national college football champion for the second year in a row! And, earning his first national championship is Stetson’s teammate and brother, Luke Bennett (PCHS Class of 2022). Meanwhile, it’s also a second ring for C.J. Barrett and Ethan Lowman (both PCHS class of 2021), members of the Georgia Football Video ensemble. Congratulations to all four of our national champion Bulldogs from Pierce County!
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Today (Wednesday) is club picture day for the yearbook. Clubs include: AV Special Forces, Beta Club, Chick-fil-A Leadership, Chorus, One Act, Theater, FBLA, FCA, FCCLA, HOSA, HUDL, Jr. Board, Student Council and 4-H.
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Students, remember as we have now begun the third 9-weeks schedule, remember that tardies will start over. Please note that you are allowed to have five (5) parent notes for the entire school year; not just the first semester. Keep this in mind as it may affect your final exam exemptions.
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Congratulations to Aleyia Lear-Battle for passing her Early Childhood End of Pathway exam. Her instructor is Mrs. Amy Day. Congratulations also to Allison Bowers for passing her Forest Products & Processing End of Pathway exam. Her instructor is Mr. John Ratliff.
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Students who wish to participate in Driver Education have until January 20 to sign up at the attendance office and pick up an information packet. Classes begin on January 21. If you want your license at age 16, you must have a driver education course.
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Any Junior interested in joining the Prom Committee should attend the first meeting at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 24 in the Bear Conference Room. Juniors and seniors and their guests are invited to “Dance through the Decades” Saturday, April 22. Your class dues must be paid before we leave for spring break March 31 to attend prom. Dues are as follows: freshmen ($5), sophomores ($10), juniors ($25), and seniors ($20).
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Prom guests must be at least in 9th grade and no older than 20. Any guest must be pre-approved by the PCHS administration. To get a guest pre-approved, you must fill out the blue guest registration form that is located outside of Mrs. Slusher’s classroom (399). The registration form, a copy of the guest’s picture ID, and a guest fee must be turned in to Mrs. Slusher before March 31.
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Any girl interested in participating in the Miss Pierce County High School pageant can pick up a registration form from Mrs. Beverly’s room (395) in the mornings before 8:15 or during 4th block. The pageant is March 25. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 10.
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It’s scholarship season, and seniors and their parents may go to the PCHS scholarship page (bit.ly/3YoCejI) to find links to the following: the GHSA Scholarship, Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program, Jackie Robinson Scholarship, Ascension St. Vincent’s Blackshear Family Practice Scholarship, Coca-Cola Scholars, and more.
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Any student who is accepted into a college or university, or who enlists in the military: we want to recognize you! Email your information to the PCHS news department at [email protected].
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The Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered again at PCHS on February 3. Please see Mr. Tommy Doss in the guidance office to sign up.
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Get the memories that will last a lifetime. Order your Yearbook every Friday at lunch for just $65. You can also order online at yearbookordercenter.com
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In sports, it’s a busy week on the hardwood with home basketball dates versus Brantley County (Jan. 20), Hilliard (Jan. 21), followed by a road trip to Vidalia (Jan. 24).
The PCHS wrestling team travels to Long County High School Friday, Jan. 20 for a four team event that also includes Long County, McIntosh County Academy, and Windsor Forest.
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The PCHS Swim Bears hit the water on Saturday, January 21, 9 a.m. at the Childers YMCA in Waycross.
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The PBIS words for this month are positive attitude and, as always, be responsible, respectful, and safe.
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Thanks and Go Bears!
